Tirzepatide: A Breakthrough in Diabetes PreventionAt the recent ObesityWeek conference, new data from the SURMOUNT-1 trial demonstrated that once-weekly tirzepatide (Zepbound) prevents the progression from pre diabetes to type 2 diabetes (T2D) by over 90% at three years, with significant and sustained weight loss benefits. Presented by Eli Lilly, these findings have ignited hope for a new era in long-term diabetes prevention.
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FSSAI's New Regulations to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)New norms for antibiotic residues in food products have been issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in an effort to address the critical issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Starting from April 1, 2025, the new regulations will impose stricter limits on antibiotics in meat, milk, poultry, eggs, aquaculture and add more drugs to its watch list. FSSAI has also banned the use of antibiotics in honey production and revised the maximum permissible limits of ochratoxin A and deoxynivalenol in wheat, barley, rye, and coffee.
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Reducing Early-Life Sugar Intake Lowers Chronic Disease Risk, Study FindsAnalyzing data from the U.K. Biobank researchers found that children exposed to sugar limitations in utero and during their first 1,000 days of life had up to a 35% lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and 20% lower chance of hypertension in adulthood. Moreover, if diagnosed, the onset of these conditions were delayed by four years for diabetes and two years for hypertension.
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Supreme Court to Doctors: Not Every Bad Outcome is NegligenceThe Supreme Court emphasized that complications or unsuccessful outcomes do not automatically indicate negligence. In order to prove negligence, clear evidence must demonstrate that the doctor deviated from accepted medical practices.
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India Goes Digital for Vaccines with U-WIN PortalPrime Minister Narendra Modi has launched U-WIN, an advanced online platform that aims to modernize India's immunization tracking for pregnant women and children. This initiative under the National Health Mission (NHM), enhances vaccine accessibility and strengthens data accuracy across the healthcare system.
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